San Francisco-based Aether want want to make listening to music an even simpler experience than it already is. Their smart, Cone speaker learns what music you like, and how and when you like to listen to it. An elegant conical shape, the Cone will hold an 8-hour charge and offers over 20 millions tracks, internet radio stations and podcasts at the touch of a button, or turn of the front facade, which acts as a dial. Or you can pick and specific track or artist. The Cone will ship for $399 and Aether are taking pre-orders now on their online store: https://www.aether.com/#cone/reserve

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